On Sept 18, 2026, Didsbury RCMP received a report of a break and enter to a residence in Carstairs. The victim’s reported their residence had been broken into while they were away, and various items, including gold and silver had been stolen. Police investigated and obtained video surveillance from a nearby building which showed a female suspect. The female suspect was identified and was determined to be known to the victims.

Further investigation revealed the suspect had pawned items that had been stolen from the residence. The suspect is believed to have pawned the gold and silver resulting in approximately $87,000 in illegal profit.

On Oct. 13, 2026, Didsbury RCMP executed a search warrant at the suspect’s residence in Didsbury. Police located identity documents and contraband tobacco. The suspect was arrested on scene and was held for a Judicial Interim Release Hearing.

Ann Carveth (69), a resident of Didsbury, has been charged with the following:

• Break and enter – residence

• Theft over $5000

• Mischief under $5000

• Trafficking in property over $5000

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

• Possess for the purpose of sale a tobacco product packaged without a stamp as defined in the Excise Act

Carveth was remanded into custody following the Judicial Interim Release Hearing. She is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice at Didsbury on Oct. 19, 2026.

Didsbury RCMP believe there may be additional victims given Carveth's work as a housekeeper. Those who believe they have been a victim or have information, are encouraged to call the Didsbury RCMP at 403-335-3382.